Aliases
Encephalitis, La Crosse, West Nile, Powassan, Jamestown Canyon, Eastern equine encephalitis, Western equine encephalitis, California-group encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis
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Test Name
Arbovirus - CSF
Test Code
ARBOCSF
Methodology
EIA, Real-time PCR
Overview/Supplementary
This test identifies arboviruses from cerebrospinal fluid/CSF. The arbovirus panel may change throughout the testing season which is typically spring through fall.
The panel may include: West Nile, Powassan, Jamestown Canyon, viruses. Serological positive results may be confirmed by additional methods. Inconclusive results may indicate cross-reactivity; a convalescent specimen should be sent for testing if arbovirus infection is suspected.
Please see Vectorborne Diseases (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/vectorborne/index.html) for more information on vector-borne diseases in Minnesota.
See also:
Arbovirus - Serum
Arbovirus - Urine
Turn Around Time
7-21 days
Specimen Requirements
Specimens: Cerebrospinal fluid/CSF
Preferred volume: 2 mL
Minimum volume: 625 µL
Please also order and submit a serum specimen, which is the preferred specimen source.
Special Considerations
Must provide symptom onset date
Please also provide storage conditions and any previous testing on the submission form
Transport/Stability
Store and ship at refrigeration (2°C to 8°C) temperature within 48 hours of collection. Alternatively, store and ship frozen (≤0°C) within 30 days of collection.
Interface/Codes
LOINC: 49094-6
Test Resource ID
860